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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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2" actual lift is fine for 30s, however remember you don't have 2" lift over stock - you boosted up sagging springs. You might be .5" - 1" over stock, accounting for sag. The only way to know is to measure how much clearance you have. 235/75R15 works out to be about 29".
Also Duratracs are Peak Snow rated winter tires. I wouldn't bother putting any other shoes on the XJ unless you are buying ice-specific tires like Michelin X-Ice.
Also Duratracs are Peak Snow rated winter tires. I wouldn't bother putting any other shoes on the XJ unless you are buying ice-specific tires like Michelin X-Ice.
It sounds like 235/75/15 is the right tire size until I replace the sagging springs. So I'll stick with my 225/75/15 winter tires until they wear out and upgrade to 235's after that...it just looks a little goofy with 225's and the budget boost that's all.
I know the Duratracs are snow rated but I'm personally terrified driving in snow with them. I've heard mixed reviews. I've been using Firestone Winterforce for Minnesota winters for the past two years. Last winter I took them off and we got 6'' of snow a couple days later and I was running the Duratracs. I was terrified driving, they were absolutely horrible compared to the dedicated winter tire. I'd take my old Goodyear Silent armors over the Duratracs in a snowy situation any day.
But thanks, just wanted to get the right size but since 225 to 235 isn't that huge of a difference I'll wear out my winterforces before I upgrade.
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I don't see too much talk about this company on the forums, but found out about them through some post. Anyone have experience with their XJ kit or any of their products for that matter? Any comments on the Duraflex joints?
Appears to be a interesting alternative to DPG's kits. Slightly more expensive but includes LCAs and UCAs. Nothing against DPG, as I have no experience with them, but the presentation on Metalcloaks' website is very nice. I sent Metalcloak a question on Sat. night and they replied within the hour. Pretty good first impression.
http://www.metalcloak.com/Duroflex-L...cks-p/7180.htm
Appears to be a interesting alternative to DPG's kits. Slightly more expensive but includes LCAs and UCAs. Nothing against DPG, as I have no experience with them, but the presentation on Metalcloaks' website is very nice. I sent Metalcloak a question on Sat. night and they replied within the hour. Pretty good first impression.
http://www.metalcloak.com/Duroflex-L...cks-p/7180.htm
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I don't see too much talk about this company on the forums, but found out about them through some post. Anyone have experience with their XJ kit or any of their products for that matter? Any comments on the Duraflex joints?
Appears to be a interesting alternative to DPG's kits. Slightly more expensive but includes LCAs and UCAs. Nothing against DPG, as I have no experience with them, but the presentation on Metalcloaks' website is very nice. I sent Metalcloak a question on Sat. night and they replied within the hour. Pretty good first impression.
http://www.metalcloak.com/Duroflex-L...cks-p/7180.htm
Appears to be a interesting alternative to DPG's kits. Slightly more expensive but includes LCAs and UCAs. Nothing against DPG, as I have no experience with them, but the presentation on Metalcloaks' website is very nice. I sent Metalcloak a question on Sat. night and they replied within the hour. Pretty good first impression.
http://www.metalcloak.com/Duroflex-L...cks-p/7180.htm
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Metalcloak is innovative.
One item they make is 'dual-rate' coil springs. Great for crawlers that use a lot of droop. Helps keep the coils seated.
Try the Wragler forums for review. Us XJ guys do not like to spend that kind of coin.
One item they make is 'dual-rate' coil springs. Great for crawlers that use a lot of droop. Helps keep the coils seated.
Try the Wragler forums for review. Us XJ guys do not like to spend that kind of coin.
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Dual rate is a new term form progressive rate the rate changes as it compresses. Not many wrangler guys run their suspension.
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I wouldn't hesitate to buy a kit from them if I had the money
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Several guys in my club recommend the MC springs. They all love them for their 4 dr heavy rock limo JKU's.
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Dual-Rate Coils
It would be like running a spacer, that expands at droop to keep th spring seated.
Animated demo; http://www.metalcloak.com/TJ-LJ-Wran...ont-p/7060.htm
Animated demo; http://www.metalcloak.com/TJ-LJ-Wran...ont-p/7060.htm
best lift for a 88 jeep cherokee Laredo
Ok need opinions on which is the best lift for flexibility and also mud ability if needed I'm doing the d30 and 8.8 4L10 ford axles and thinking of running 35in tires I have a 88 jeep cherokee Laredo 4x4 4.0 thanks
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